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Friday, August 5, 2011

Summer Pasta Salad

What goes better with a summer barbecue than pasta salad? Not many things, I hear although I've never been a fan of most mayo-based pasta salads. A few months back our recipe swap theme was Something for Memorial Day so I decided to come up with a pasta salad that did not require the standard dressing. And alas, the summer pasta salad was born. It's not your ordinary pasta salad, with zucchini and a red wine vinegar "dressing", but it is so light and refreshing that it makes a great addition to a heavy barbecue menu. I added chicken to it this time to make it a meal, but without the chicken it is a great side dish! Since zucchini is in season this summer, you should grab some at your local farmer's market or grocery store and showcase this pasta salad at your next barbecue!